Because you’ll make the difference
Ready to own your career in an ever-growing fashion hub? Take on a Primark placement starting in Summer 2027 and gain valuable experience in a global company. You’ll work on real projects with real autonomy, learn from experts, and make an impact for customers and your future through our undergraduate placement programme.
Because you matter
- Pay rate: Generous EUR 30,000 salary
- Development: A 12-month development programme beginning with Freshers Week
- Balance: Finish at 2pm every Friday if you have completed your 37.5 hours that week
- Discounts: Colleague discount across Primark’s range
- Support: Well-being initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, mentorship, and the Let’s Talk programme
- Holiday: 27 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays
If you relocate to Dublin, Primark will support you with opening a bank account and registering for tax and social security in Ireland, and will help you find accommodation for the year.
About you
This role is for an undergraduate seeking a 12-month placement before returning to university for their final year. Students in their final year or graduates should explore other roles across the business.
What you’ll need
You should be studying Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, or a related subject and have a creative portfolio. You’ll need to be able to drive newness, meet deadlines, manage shifting priorities, handle your own projects with support, and communicate your ideas effectively. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is required.
What you’ll do
You’ll help research and design a commercial range, exploring new techniques and fabrics and adapting the latest trends into Primark’s handwriting. You’ll create typographically strong graphics and prints, develop garment shape design, follow briefs, track amends, and prepare design files for supplier meetings.
Why should you apply?
Primark is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment where people can be themselves and creative collaboration can flourish. Primark Cares focuses on reducing fashion waste, halving the company’s carbon footprint, and improving the lives of the people who make its products.
This placement offers the chance to see your work on the shop floor, strengthen your CV, and potentially secure a permanent role after graduation.
About the placement
Through hands-on experience and responsibility from the beginning, you’ll gain insight into how the business works and contribute from day one. You’ll receive on-the-job training, masterclasses, supported learning, an assigned buddy, and support from inspiring colleagues.
Before applying, ensure that the placement has been approved by your university or educational institution if you are offered a place.
Closing date: Friday, 6th November 2026. Primark reserves the right to close the application window early if sufficient applications are received.